Beginners Class with Kathy Farley

  • 01/07/2025
  • 03/11/2025
  • 10 sessions
  • 01/07/2025, 10:00 AM 1:00 PM (HST)
  • 01/14/2025, 10:00 AM 1:00 PM (HST)
  • 01/21/2025, 10:00 AM 1:00 PM (HST)
  • 01/28/2025, 10:00 AM 1:00 PM (HST)
  • 02/04/2025, 10:00 AM 1:00 PM (HST)
  • 02/11/2025, 10:00 AM 1:00 PM (HST)
  • 02/18/2025, 10:00 AM 1:00 PM (HST)
  • 02/25/2025, 10:00 AM 1:00 PM (HST)
  • 03/04/2025, 10:00 AM 1:00 PM (HST)
  • 03/11/2025, 10:00 AM 1:00 PM (HST)
  • Temple Emanu-El, 2500 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817
  • 6

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Registration Closes on December 31, 2024.

Tuesday Morning, Beginners Class with Kathy Farley - Fall Session

Example of a beginner project, which is strips of colored glass layered and fused togetherDo you love glass? Have you always wanted to try making your own fused glass work but didn't know where to start? Join Kathy Farley and other guest instructors for the Tuesday morning Beginners Class and launch into glass fusion magic! While Kathy is the main instructor, we have invited other guest instructors to teach during this session. You will get to experience glass excellence from instructors like Bud Spindt and Jackie Mild-Lau! Repeat students are encouraged - there is always something new to learn!

Registration includes a small sampling of COE 96 glass colors and one sheet of clear glass to practice with, and a 12" x 12" sheet of shelf paper. Please bring all supplies to the first day of class.

Example of an abstract project, which layers different glass shapes together that are then fused togetherWhat to Bring:

  • Glass cutter*
  • Running pliers*
  • Cutter oil
  • Safety goggles
  • Elmers glue, clear
  • Cutting mat
  • Crate or box to carry supplies
  • Container with a lid for small glass pieces

*These items may be purchased on our online store. Please order the week before class begins, as orders are filled on Tuesday evenings. Your purchases will be ready for you to pick up at the beginning of the first class. 

What to Wear:

  • Closed toe shoes
  • Long pants

Instructor Schedule:

  • Jackie Mild-Lau - Sept. 24 & Oct. 8

  • Bud Spindt - Oct. 1

  • Kathy Farley - Oct. 15 onward

Location:

Temple Emanu-El, 2500 Pali Hwy., Honolulu, HI 96817
(Turn Left onto Jack Lane from Pali Hwy., and make your first left into the parking lot).

Class Clean-up Session:
We ask that all students participate in the Studio Maintenance and Class Clean-up that is held between semesters. The date will be announced soon after class begins, or you can check our Class Cleanup page for more information. A reminder will be emailed to you before the end of the session.

Note: Please do not bring outside scrap glass to class, we only use COE 96 glass and cannot guarantee the glass you purchased elsewhere is the right coefficient for our firing schedule. COE 90 or non-fusing glass will contaminate our work space and cause problems if it gets into our scrap glass that is for sale.

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